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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees.

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BP cancels plans for Highlands cellulosic ethanol plant in US; investing in “more attractive projects”

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BP last week announced it was canceling plans to build a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Highlands County, Florida and refocusing its US biofuels strategy on research and development as well as licensing its biofuels technology. Globally, BP is a leading investor in commercial biofuels production. Earlier post.)

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Gevo signs letter of intent with Highlands EnviroFuels to license isobutanol technology for Florida plant; sugar cane and sweet sorghum

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> Highlands EnviroFuels, LLC has signed a letter of intent to become a Gevo licensee to produce renewable isobutanol, using syrup from sugar cane and sweet sorghum as feedstock. — Bradley Krohn, President of Highlands. We are eager to finalize the details of a binding agreement so that we can start constructing the facility.

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Thomas Built Buses delivers 50th Proterra Powered electric school bus

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In Massachusetts, the City of Beverly and Beverly Public Schools recently unveiled its first Jouley in partnership with Highland Electric Transportation, a solutions provider for electric school buses based in Hamilton, Mass.

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Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production

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A report from earlier this month pegged one of those EVs as a fully electric Toyota Highlander EV —with potential Lexus TZ sibling. In May 2023, Toyota said that it planned to launch 10 new EVs , ranging from luxury vehicles to compact cars and commercial vehicles, “mainly in the United States and China,” by 2026.

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Tesla Model Y deliveries start in Malaysia

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As of this writing, Tesla Malaysia’s official website does not offer customers the option to customize Model 3 Highland orders. Customers may choose between Tesla’s inventory of Model 3 Highland units or schedule a test drive. Tesla Malaysia initiated a hiring ramp last month, welcoming people to join its team.

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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry.